I Remember When

I remember the "when"

And I see the "now"

I had bountiful joy then

And I am glad for

Lesson-learned joy now

As before GOD's throne, I bow.

You see, once I walked in

Youthful ignorance, oblivious

Of the manifold blessings

That I took for granted

And now, I have learned appreciation

For all that I, between then and now, panted

And I, like the rest of creation

Thank GOD each day for HIS lovingkindness

In working us out of a dire situation.

Yes, I remember my lesson

Once taught by my Momma so well

To have empathetic love for everyone

Since each race (nation) lives

Under the canopy of humankind

Because we will treat each other according

To what we allow to breed in our minds.

Yes, I am thankful for lessons taught

So that I can grow and enjoy my blessings

Now and afterwhile

For, blessed I am, to be taught

As HIS adopted child.©

(Based on Isaiah 34)

 

Walking by faith,

Alma L. Stepping On Carr-Jones